Package.



s. MORT-ENSON.

PACKAGE. APPLICATION FILED 1AN.21. 1918.

Patented Jan. 28, 1919.

moan non-ransom or cmceeo, rumors, assrenon or our-Harrie JOHN B. uoarauson, or cmcaeo, rumors.

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I 1 To all whom it may concern:

. ;fuI-. Improvements in Packages, of which the j Further .iniwhich the cigarettes or arranged in a sealed moisture proofpackage with the lid open,

followlng'is a specification, and which are illustrated in forming a part thereof. v

The invention rel tes to improvements in ackages and more particularly in packages or cigarettes and" has for its object to provide a package of-greater strength, ease in handling and general utility. To this end the invention contemplates a construction other articles are age-having a frictionally held lid adapted to tightly close the package after the moisture proof seal has been broken.

features of the invention will be described in connection with the construction shown in the accompanying drawings, in which;

Figure l is a perspective view of the completed package;

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the packthe several layers comprised in the side wall of the package bein each partly broken away;

Fig. 3 is a sectional view of a modified storm of the package;

Fig. 4; is a perspective view partly broken away, showing the inner end of one of the parts of the modified form of package illustrated in Fig. 3; and

Fi 5 shows the several parts of the package ilustrated in Figs. 1 and 2, separated from each other, each part being shown in perspective from a central sectional plane.

In the form of construction illustrated in Figs. 1, 2 and 5, the package comprises an inner case 10, preferably of soft paper, paraflined or otherwise rendered moisture proof. When this form of construction is used, the case 10 is formed by being folded about the contents of the package and hermetically sealed. Around the upper end of the case 10, but on the inside of the same, is placed a cutting thread 9, if desired. When used, this thread is preferably .held in position by paste or the like and one end, as 9, of the thread is passed between the folds at the adjacent end of the case and projects upon the outside of the same. This arrange- Bpeeiflcatlon of Letters-latent.

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the accompanying dra i gs ackage, as in Figs.

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ment permits the entire folded upper end of the case to be cut out and completely rethe exposed end 9 ated 11, serves either as an inclosure for t e case 10 and its contentS, as in Figs. 1, 2 and 5, or for directly-receiving .the contents of the 3 and 4. Thebody of the container 11 is preferably also formed of soft moisture proof paper but is desirably of a heavier and more durable grade than that used for the case 10. The bottom of A container, generally desi the container 11 is folded and hermetically er end of the container 11 sealed. The up collar 12 of cardboard or comprises-"a sti thelike and a friction lid 13, also ofstitf material. The collar 12 is pasted within the upper end of the body portion of the container and preferably projects beyond the same.

The lid 13 is most desirably formed with an interior marginal flange 22 adapted to make a close fit within the collar 12. Prefthe entrance of the lid flange 22 within the collar 12 is limited by providing the collar with a continuous instanding shoulder 15 upon the inside. This shoulder is conveniently formed by securing a reinforcing strip 20 like around the inside of the collar adjacent its inner end. The reinforci'iig strip 20 serves both to stiffen the collar 1-2 and to so confine the contents of the package that it will not interfere with the entrance of the lid flange 22 within the collar 12 even though the contents of the packa e may extend to substantially the level 0 the outer end of the collar.

When the inner case 10 is not used, a diaphragm 17, preferably of relatively thin moisture proof paper, is extended across the collar 12. formed with a deep depending mar inal flange 18 having a continuous interme iate shoulder 24. When so formed, the diaphragm is secured-in place by entering that part of thefiange 18 which is beyond the shoulder 24: between the reinforcing strip 20 and the collar 12. The shoulder 24 of the diaphragm flange thus overlies the shoulder 15 upon the inside of the collar12, and space is provided for the entrance of the lid flange 22 between the'collar and the inner part ofthe diaphragm flange 18; Further- Patented' Jan. 28, 1919.

of cardboard or the As shown, this: diaphragm is more, the body of the diaphragm extends over the contents of the pac age at'the level of the outer end of the collar 12. If desired a cutting thread 19 is laid upon the shoulder 15- below the shoulder 24 of the diaphragm flange and extends entirely around the same with one end of the thread (not shown) projecting through the diaphragm. Upon removal of the lid 13 the projecting end of the thread 19 is exposed and pulling upon this end of the thread serves to cut out the entire diaphragm 17 immediately adjacent the shoulder 15 of the collar. The contents of the package are thus fully exposed in the same manner as with the construction illustrated in Figs. 1, 2 and 5. When the diaphragm 17 is used, the package is most conveniently filled from the bottom, before the lowerend of the container 11 is closed, with the contents of the package extending to thev body of the diaphragm. ,Up to the time the diaphragm is removed the package is her metically sealed.

The package is given a finshed appearance by covering the sides and bottom of the container 11 with a paper envelop 16 which may be decorated and printed in any desired manner. If the lid 13 and collar 12 are colored upon the outside to correspond with the decoration employed upon the envelop 16, a very attractive package is provided. The package is particularly intended for containing a quantity of articles, like cigarettes, which are removed one at a time and which must be protected untilall are used. While the complete removal of the upper end of the inner case 10 or the diaphragm 17 renders all of the articles readily accessible merely by lifting the lid 13, replacement of the lid aflords complete protection for the unused articles, particularly if the parts are suitably proportioned to insure a close fit of the flange 22 within the collar 12 and. a firm seating of the flange 22 against the shoulder 15.

Preferably, the lid 13 is tied to the collar 12, as by a cord '14. If this cord is passed twice through the lid and'collar to provide a pair of separate loose strands extending between the two, the lid will always be held in convenient position for its replacement, as in Fig. 2.

Usually a paper seal 23 will be pasted over the lid 13 and onto the sides of the package, as in Fig. 1. This seal will of course be broken when the lid is first re-- moved. The improved package not only avoids the use of the more expensive grades of moisture proof wrapping materials, but the stifl collar and lid provide nearly the same protection against crushing as if the entire package were formed from stifl material. Furthermore, the unfolding and refolding of wrapping materials, each time a part of the contents is removed, is wholly avoided and the protection against drying, afiorded by the lid 13 even after the end of the case 10 or the diaphragm 17 has been completely cut away, is much reater than that aflorded by a loosely fol ed wrapper and the inclosed articles are much more readily accessible. The cord 14 and seal 23 have been omitted from Fig. 3 to promote simplicity of illustration, but it will be understood that these may be employed with the form of construction illustrated in' Fig. 3 in the same manner as with the form of construction illustrated in Figs. 1, 2 and 5. It will be understood that the package may be used for a variety of articles, the protection it affords against moisture and against crushing the contents, as also the accessibility of the contents, make it particularly desirable for confectionery, food products, drugs and the like.

I claim as my invention:

1. In a package, in combination, a sheet of soft and flexible moisture proof paper folded and pasted to constitute the closed side wall and bottom of a relatively deep casing, a stiff cardboard collar fitted to and having sealed connection with the upper end of the said casing, the said collar being formed with a continuous outwardly facing shoulder upon the inside of the same intermediate the ends of the collar, a moisture proof diaphragm extending across the collar, a cutting thread laid upon the shoulder of the collar and extending continuously around the same under the diaphragm, and a friction cover fitting within the collar over the diaphragm. v

2. In a package, in combination, a sheet of soft and flexible moisture proof paper folded strip constituting an outwardly facing shoulder limiting the entrance of the cover and a flanged moisture proof diaphra fitting within the collar under the cover, the flange of the diaphragm being held between the collar and the said reinforcing strip.

8. In a package, in combination, a sheet of soft and flexible moisture proof paper folded and pasted to constitute the closed side wall. and bottom of arelatively deep casing, a stifi cardboard collar fitted to and having sealed connection .with the upper end of the said casing, a flanged cover frictionally entering the collar, a cardboard reinforcing strip of less width than the oollarextending continuously around the collar upon the inside of. the same adjacent its inner end and confining collar, and a flanged moisture proof diaphragm fitting within the collar under the cover, the diaphragm flange being offset intermediate its ends continuously around the diaphragm and that part of the diaphragm flange which is beyond the said offset being held between the collar and the said reinforcing strip.

4. In a package, in combination, a sheet of soft and flexible moisture-proof paper folded' and pasted to constitute the closed side wall and bottom of a relatively deep casing, a stiff cardboard collar fitted to and having sealed connection with the upper end of the said casing, a cardboard reinforcing strip extending continuously around the collar upon the inside of the same adjacent its inner end but not extending to the outer edge of the collar, a flanged moisture-proof diaphragm fitting within the collar, the. body of the diaphragm conforming in size with the space lnclosed by the said reinforcing strip but being located in the lane of the outer edge of the collar and the flange of the diaphragm extending to and having sealed connection. with the said reinforcing strip, and a cover having an instanding marginal flange frictionally entering the collar about the diaphragm flange, the outer edge of the said reinforcing strlp constituting an outwardly facing shoulder limiting the entrance of the cover flange within the collar.

5. In a package, in combination, a sheet of soft and flexible moisture-proof paper folded and pasted to constitute a sealed wrapper extending about the sides and over one end of a quantity of cigarettes or like articles, a stiff cardboard collar fitted to and having sealed connection with the said wrapper and encircling the said contents of the wrapper adjacent the other end of the same, a cardboard reinforcing strip extending continuously around the collar upon the inside of the same adjacent its inner end but not extending to the outer edge of the collar, a flanged moisture proof diaphragm fitting within the collar and covering the last mentioned end of the said contents of the wrapper, the body of the diaphragm conforming in size with the space inclosed by the said reinforcing strip but being located in the plane of the outer edge of the collar and the flange of the diaphragm extending to and'having sealed connection with the said reinforcing strip,

and a cover having an instanding marginal flange frictionally entering the collar about the diaphragm flange.

SAMUEL MORTENSON. 

